Hearts
And a messenger came to David, saying, "The hearts of the men of Israel have gone after Absalom."
2 Samuel 15:13 ESV
https://bible.com/bible/59/2sa.15.13.ESV
I haven't picked this verse to provide a history lesson. You can read the context. Suffice to say that Absalom was seeking to usurp the throne of Israel from his father David. It was going well for him, and badly for the divinely anointed king David.
I have picked this verse as a picture of king David's greater Son, his most famous Descendant, King Jesus. David was promised a Descendant whose reign will never end. This is fulfilled in Christ the Lord, whose church is His Kingdom.
Sadly, although Jesus is King of His heavenly Kingdom, there are plenty of 'churches' that pay Him lipservice only. Many people gather celebrity preachers to tickle their itching ears. These charlatans are to Jesus what Absalom was to David.
False teachers would steal our hearts away from Jesus. Like Absalom, they're narcissists who preach Self rather than Christ. Preachers are meant to challenge our sin, not to massage our egos.
'Father God, may we worship You as You deserve, and not let any fakes steal our hearts away. In Christ's name we pray, amen'
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